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Jason Giambi has announced his retirement from baseball.

"After 20 seasons, I have decided to officially announce my retirement as a Major League Baseball player," Giambi said in a statement to the New York Daily News. "To the game of baseball: I started playing you when I was a kid and I’m leaving you a man. Thank you." The 44-year-old has been offered a non-playing role with the Indians, but it's not clear yet whether that will be his next venture. Giambi totaled 2,010 hits, 440 home runs, and 1,441 RBI in his illustrious big league career. Mon, Feb 16, 2015 02:05:00 PM

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Jason Giambi is still mulling over whether to continue his playing career in 2015.

Giambi was limited to just 26 games this season and batted .133 (8-for-60) with two home runs. Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said in October that it's unlikely the 43-year-old will return to the team in 2015, but it's possible he'll find the right fit elsewhere. If not, he figures to begin his coaching career. Wed, Nov 12, 2014 02:19:00 PM

Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said Friday that it's unlikely Jason Giambi will return to the Indians in 2015.

Antonetti didn't go as far as to rule the idea out completely, but did say that it would be a tough fit to carry Giambi on their roster. The 43-year-old is widely respected around the league and may immediately jump into the coaching ranks if he doesn't find a playing gig for 2015. Fri, Oct 31, 2014 10:12:00 PM

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The shoulder got bent back awkwardly on a play at first base in the bottom of the fifth inning. He remained in the game, but there is obviously at least a little concern. "We won't play him Sunday, but he's going to get an X-ray that's precautionary," Indians manager Terry Francona told the media on Saturday night. "But you could see the way he was swinging (after the collision) that he was letting it go pretty good."

Michael Brantley (ankle) will be shut down for another 7-to-10 days from all running activity.

Brantley will be reevaluated next week, but it doesn't sound good for his chances of making the postseason roster. It's unfortunate, especially because when healthy he's played well, hitting .299/.358/.445 in 99 games.

Bradley Zimmer underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a fracture in the fourth metacarpal on his left hand.

Zimmer suffered the injury on September 10 when he got stepped on while trying to beat out an infield single. The young outfielder will need 6-8 weeks of rest and rehab, making it highly unlikely he appears in another game this year. If the Indians can advance all the way to the World Series, maybe there's a chance.

Chisenhall hasn't appeared in a game since September 14 due to tightness in his right calf and it sounds like he will miss this weekend's series at Seattle's Safeco Field. The 28-year-old outfielder boasts an .890 OPS in 78 games this season, so the Indians will hope to get him back at some point next week before the start of the playoffs.